Interim Head of Procurement
Ref: 137611
West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
£650 per day
- Contract
- Strategic And Practitioner Procurement Leader
- Skilled In Intervention, Stabilisation, And Transformations
- Immediately Available
About the candidate
A highly intuitive, pragmatic, and innovative procurement leader with a broad and deep skill set developed over three decades of experience in procurement change management and process improvement. Recognised as a force multiplier and change agent, adept at rapid intervention and stabilisation, issue identification and effective implementation of positive solutions. Highly experienced in transforming procurement functions across multiple sectors and markets into streamlined, value-driven departments, with an innovative and pragmatic solutions approach. Excels in developing and executing procurement strategies that drive efficiency, enhance supplier engagement, and manage complex stakeholder relationships. Known for a pragmatic, hands-on approach with three decades of vast indirect procurement category knowledge. Highly agile and adaptive, strategic thinker and problem solver, not afraid to challenge thinking.
What makes them great?
- Three decades of experience in leading procurement transformations
- Proven cost-savings and operational efficiency gains
- Innovation in procurement processes leading to significant enhancements
Areas of expertise
- Procurement Process Improvement
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Category Management Specialist – across indirect categories
- Risk Management, Governance and Assurance
- Highly skilled Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) certified
- Experienced Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in complying with public sector procurement regulations, including PCR 2015 and PA23 certified practitioner